News

Have your say on NHS sleep apnoea care

If you currently receive sleep apnoea treatment from the Sleeping Disorders Centre, you can share your views. NHS South West London reviews how sleep apnoea care is provided across the borough.

Community news | NHS South West London | 27 Feb 26

Richmond’s last police counter to close – Council leader slams 'deeply concerning decision'

Richmond Council has expressed serious concern over the Metropolitan Police’s decision to permanently close the borough’s last police front counter at Twickenham Police Station, set to close this Saturday.

Council news | 26 Feb 26

A community effort to bring back one of London's rarest plants

Richmond upon Thames is joining a London-wide effort to restore the endangered Turritis glabra (tower mustard) to the capital, uniting communities in a shared mission to safeguard one of the UK's rarest native plants for future generations.

Council news | 26 Feb 26

Find out what’s on this Repair Week

Repair Week (2 to 8 March) is a celebration of repair. Explore where you can pick up new skills, fall back in love with your stuff, and save money while helping the planet.

Council news | 26 Feb 26

ETNA Named a Loved and Wanted Here community space

ETNA Community Centre is proud to announce that it is one of 30 projects across London to be awarded funding by the Mayor of London and The National Lottery Community Fund, becoming a community space that will bring Loved and Wanted Here events to life for its wonderfully diverse local community over the next two years.

Community news | ETNA Community Centre | 26 Feb 26

Barnes Tuesday Local: a warm welcome every Tuesday evening

Residents are invited to come together at Barnes Tuesday Local - a relaxed weekly social evening hosted by Barnes Community Association (BCA).

Community news | Barnes Community Association | 26 Feb 26

Live Languages charity coffee morning celebrating Epiphany

Live Languages are saying a huge thank you to all their French students and fellow local Francophiles who joined their recent charity coffee morning celebrating Epiphany (la Fête des Rois).

Community news | Live Languages | 26 Feb 26

Fair Access to creative work experience for year 10s this Sunday

Many students fail to find work experience placements, missing out on opportunities that grow skills, prospects, and ambition. This Sunday, Landmark Arts Centre is doing something about it.

Community news | Landmark Arts Centre | 26 Feb 26

Local psychologist brings ecstatic dance to Twickenham

Local psychologist Dr Genevieve von Lob is teaming up with DJ Josh Silver to bring ecstatic dance to Twickenham, with an inaugural evening of heart-opening movement, music and connection at ETNA Community Centre on Friday 13 March.

Community news | ETNA Community Centre | 26 Feb 26

Money Advice Roadshow comes to Richmond Town Centre

Richmond Library Annexe will be the next stop on the Money Advice Roadshow, with residents invited to come along on Tuesday 24 March to get free advice from experts on making their money go further.

Council news | 25 Feb 26

Upgraded Elleray Centre opens as a modern hub for community connection

Teddington's brand-new community hub has opened today, replacing the former Elleray Hall, improving facilities and providing the foundation to further strengthen the local community.

Council news | 24 Feb 26

Celebrate a new era for the historic Grove Gardens Chapel

Residents are invited to join in the celebrations of the restoration of Grove Gardens Chapel at the Old Burial Ground, Richmond. The 150-year-old Chapel has recently undergone extensive restoration and repair and has been brought back to life for the community to use once more, starting with the opening day on Saturday 7 March 2026.

Council news | 24 Feb 26

Government axing of Livingstone Academy will put pressure on school places, warns Richmond Council

Richmond Council has warned that the Department for Education’s (DfE) decision to axe the Livingstone Academy West London risks worsening pressure on secondary school places in the east of the borough – and is formally appealing in a bid to secure a rethink.

Council news | 24 Feb 26